In total, Franklin has been linked to roughly 20 killings and numerous other crimes. Beginning in 1977 and running through 1980, Franklin has been implicated in, or convicted of, two killings in Madison, WI; and a killing, in St. Louis. He is also responsible for a couple killings each in Chattanooga, TN, Johnstown, PA, Cincinnati, Salt Lake City and Oklahoma City; single killings in Jackson, MI, Tomah, WI and Falls Church, VA, as well as multiple killings in Indianapolis.

Flynt was paralyzed as a result of Franklin’s attack. Yet, Flynt is rallying support to save Franklin’s life. He recently filed suit in federal court seeking to view sealed documents that might identify an anesthesiologist on Franklin’s execution team.

Flynt’s motion alleges that the Missouri Department of Corrections says its doctor is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, that organization’s rules say a member “should not participate in an execution.” It is a back door effort to stop Franklin’s execution.

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